Air & Water On Land

What happens when a group of friends get together with some camera and editing equipment with a decent eye for film?  Well, they usually end up making some videos.  With YouTube and Vimeo, it seems like anyone and everyone can "make" a video these days.  Now, some are not so bad, but then there are some that really make you stop and go, "whoa."

That was my reaction when I first ran across a video by a group called Wagenwerks.  They typically cover the European and VW/Audi scene and the videos that caught my eye were their video coverage of the H2o International show in Maryland.  The camera work and editing was just that much better than your typical, decent, YouTube video.  I watched their stuff regularly and always looked forward to new videos.

Then, they posted a teaser for a production they were launching called Air & Water On Land, or AWOL.  They planned to cover the automotive scene like a TV show, one episode at a time.  The work is amazing.  The videos are just a blast to watch and they do a fantastic job covering ALL aspects of the automotive scene today.  Check out their latest episode which covers the Stanceworks x Hellaflush 512 Project show:

AWOL Episode 128: 512 Project Show

That, my friends, is how to make a video.  If you liked what you saw, feel free to follow them on their website, AWOL TV, to see more videos and episodes.

University Ave: 5/15-16

This weekend saw quite the turnout at the local cruising strip, University Ave, in St. Paul.  After a string of rainy days, nothing brings out the Minnesota automotive culture like a gorgeous weekend.  Blue skies and 70-degree weather meant everyone would be out in full force.  Minnesota has one of the most eclectic mixes of enthusiasts who all share a common interest in cruising and hanging out.

The first stop, and highlight for me anyways, is the Euro lot over at Kim Huoy Cher (oddly enough), a rather good Chinese restaurant off of University Ave, a block west of Snellling.  You won't find better cars elsewhere.  Practically its own car show every weekend, the Euro lot always has some top-class metal parked in it.  If you are a fan of the slammed stance, this is the lot for you.

More Pictures Here:  Photos by Kaien